Sales Assistant

Columbia Sportswear; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor brand is seeking a passionate Sales Associate for their Wembley location. This part-time role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and promoting products. Ideal candidates will have a background in sales or customer service, enjoy teamwork, and possess strong interpersonal skills. A love for the outdoors and flexibility in scheduling is essential, aiming to create a welcoming store environment for customers.

Benefits

Special staff discount on all products

Opportunity for skill development and growth

Qualifications

• A first experience in a customer services and/or sales-oriented position.
• Good knowledge of the country's official language; knowledge of English is a plus.
• Passionate about customer service and love to interact with people.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service and advice on products to enhance consumer experience.
• Assist with stock management and product deliveries.
• Maintain an excellent appearance of store facilities.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Time Management

Data Entry

Computer Literacy

Administrative Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be founded and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle : Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Were looking for a talented Sales Associate to join our Columbia Retail team in Wembley UK.

You will join a diverse and dynamic European Retail team spread across 8 countries.

As a Sales Associate your contribution will be essential to provide the best in-store experience to our customers. As an ambassador of the brand your mission will be to understand customers needs advise them on products and proposing addition you will help with visual merchandising in order to drive sales engagement.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Provide all customers with an excellent service giving advice on our products to elevate the consumer experience using our Customer Service best practices.

Be a proud ambassador of Columbia by providing information to all customers on current product features and benefits.

Foster consumer loyalty through high-quality interactions with the goal of increasing brand engagement and conversion to sales.

Ensure that all our products are well displayed in accordance with the Companys VM guidelines.

Assist with stock management and product deliveries.

Maintain an excellent appearance of store facilities.

Demonstrate a desire to learn and seize all available opportunities to drive own development and increase performance.

Maintain a positive working environment and communication with all level of management and staff.

Ensure companys policies & procedures are followed and suggest improvements.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

A first experience in a customer services and / or sales-oriented position. A 1st experience in Retail would be a plus.

You are passionate about Customer service and love to interact with people.

Good knowledge of countrys official language. Knowledge of English is a plus.

You enjoy working in a team and bring interpersonal skills

At ease with numbers (you are able to perform basic math calculation)

Willing to join a high performing team willing to undertake challenges.

You are an outdoor enthusiastic and love to share your passion!

Available to work on flexible schedule including Saturday Sunday and bank holidays

WHY JOINING US

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on the people we reach the places we touch and the products we make. Indeed one of our core values is to do the right thing not just for our company but also for our consumers customers employees and their communities.

On top of that you will have the chance to :

Build new skills develop your potential and grow within our company.

Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.

Be part of a company that focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.

Benefit from special staff discount on our all products.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Furniture Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Sales Support

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1